Toy



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Attorney.

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Patented .Apr. 19, 1927.

PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM H.- SHERROD, OF LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA.

Toy.

Application filed November 8, 1925. Serial No. 66,550.

' In-this specification, and the accompanying drawing, I shall. describe and show a preferred form of my invention, and specifically mention certain of its more important I do not limit myself to the forms disclosed, since various changes and adaptations may be made therein without departing from the essence of my invention as hereinafter claimed; and objects and advantages, other than those specifically mentioned, are included within its scope.

My invention relates to mechanical toys of the spring hobby-horse type. Its principal objects are; first, to produce a device of this character that will afford exercise and amusement combined with safety; second, to supply facilities for quickly adjust.- ing the device to the requirements of children diliering. in weight and size; and, third, to accomplish the above by means of a simple and relatively inexpensive construction.

My objects are attained in the manner illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which the figure is a perspective view of my invention.

My device comprises a flat bar primary spring 2, of semi-elliptical or seml-circular shape, having an elongated lower extremity 3. This extremity is attached to a transverse base bar 4, and a similar bar 5 slidingly or adjustably engages the adjacent portion of the spring between its extremity and the curved portion. Thus lower end 3 of the primary spring constitutes a reach bar between the base bars 4: and 5. The base bars engage the spring in such manner that the spring will be in a vertical plane .1 when the base bars rest upon the floor.

"A. notched bar 6 is fastened beneath the primary spring as by means of the rivet 7. This bar passes slidably through base. bar 5 and has a forwardly extending and downwardly bent extremity 8, adapted to contact with the floor to prevent forward tipping v of-the device. Bar 6 has a series of spaced notches 9 on its lower edge. A fiat bar'secondary spring 10, of semielliptical or semi-circular shape, has its upper extremity attached to spring 2 as by the clamp 11, which may be riveted to both springs. The lower end of spring 10 has a V-clamp 12 riveted thereto, and this clamp may be variably positioned along extremity 2, by means of a bolt 18, selectively engaging the notches 9.

A hobby-horse head 14, and saddle 15 are attached to spring 2 at its upper extremity, and a pair of grab handles of which one is shown at 16 extend laterally from head 14.

A yoke 17 engages both edges of springs 2 and 10, and is positioned thereon by means of a clamping bolt 18. This bolt passes through holes in the upper ends of stirrup bars 19, and through longitudinal slots 20 in the yoke. In this manner the bolt acts not only to position yoke 17, but also to adjust the length of the stirrups. Side flanges 21 keep the stirrup bars in proper alignment on the yoke.

It will be apparent from the foregoing description that children of various weights may be adequately provided for by adjusting the position of the clamp 12 so as to bring the bendable portions of the two springs nearer or farther apart as the case may call for.

It has also been seen that stirrups 19 may be adjusted in the manner described to suit children of various sizes.

Having thus fully described my invention, I claim;

1. A device of the character described comprising; a pair of arcuate springs supported in a vertical plane and having their upper extremities mutually engaged but otherwise free and extending in a substantially horizontal direction; a saddle mounted upon said upper extremities; and a pair of spaced transverse base bars engaging the lower end portion of one of said springs to form a base, with'lthe. said end portion constituting a reach bar between the base bars; the lower ends of said springs being relatively positionable for variably spacing their arcuate portions.

2. A device of the character described comprising; a pair of arcuate bar springs supported in a vertical plane and having their upper extremities mutually engaged but otherwise free and extending in a substantially horizontal direction; a simulation of a saddled animal constituting a seat mounted upon said upper extremities; and a pair of spaced transverse base bars engaging the lower end portion of one of said springs to form a base, with the said end portion constituting a reach bar between the base bars; the lower end portions of said springs being mutually engaged and relatively slidable for variably spacing their arcuate portions.

3. A device of the character described comprising; a pair of arcuate flat-bar springs supported with their arcuate portions adjacent in a vertical plane, and having their upper extremities mutually engaged but otherwise free and extending in a substantially horizontal direction; a simulation of a saddled animal constituting a seat mounted upon said upper extremities; stirrups of adjustable length variably positioned upon said arcuate portions; and a pair of spaced transverse base bars engaging the lower end portion of one of said springs to form a base, with the said end portion constituting r reach bar between the base bars; the lower end portions of said springs being mutually engaged and relatively slidable for variably spacing their arcuate portions.

4. A device of the character described comprising; a pair of arcuate fiat-bar springs supported with their arcuate portlons adjacent in a vertical plane, and having their upper extremities mutually en gaged but otherwise free and extending ina substantially horizontal direction; a simulation of a saddled animal constituting a seat and having a grab handle associated therewith, mounted upon, said upper extremities; stirrups of adjustable length variably positioned upon said arcuate portions; and a pair of variably spaced transverse base bars engaging the lower end portion of one of said springs to form a base, with the said end portion constituting a reach bar between the base bars; the lower end portions of said springs being mutually engaged and relatively slidable for variably spacing their arcuate portions; and the en gagement between one of said base bars and 'said reach bar portion being variably positionable to vary the free length of the respective arcuate portion.

WILLIAM H. SHERROD. 

